Curtain-rod fixture.



No. 640,993. Patented Ian. 9, I900.

. J. o. CLARK.

CURTAIN BUD FIXTURE.

(Application filed May 19, 1899.)

(No Model.)

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JOSEPH O. CLARK, OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, ASSIGNOR TO THE PHOENIX MANUFACTURING COMPANY, OF SOUTH BERWICK, MAINE.

CURTAIN-ROD FIXTURE.

SPECIFIGATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 640,993, dated January 9, 1900.

Application filed May 19, 1899. Serial No. 717,419. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, JOSEPH O. CLARK, a citizen of United States,residing at Boston,in the county of Suffolk and State of Massachusetts, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Curtain-Rod Fixtures, of which the following is a specification, reference being had therein to the accompanying drawlngs.

Figure 1 is a perspective View of a curtainpole fitted with my new fixture and secured in place, the pole being shown in dotted lines. Fig. 2 is a side view of my new fixture. Fig. 3 is a plan View of my new fixture.

The object of my invention is to provide a fixture for poles for curtains,portieres,and the like which is simple and eificient and which obviates the use of screws, nails, and like socuring means which deface the walls and casing. The use of non-slipping material to retain the fixture and pole in place is a feature of my invention.

In the drawings illustrating the principle of my invention and the best mode now known to me of applying that principle, a is a ring which passes over the end of the pole b, to which it is secured by the set-screw 0. Fast at one end to the ring a is an arm cl, on the other end of which is formed a pointed hook e, that engages the casing f. Fast to the ring a is a flat spring g, the free end of which is provided with a covering of non-slipping material h.

To secure a curtain-pole in place by means of my new fixture,the end of thepole is passed through the ring a, which is then secured in its proper position by the set-screw c. The

position in which the ring is secured is such that it is necessary to bend outwardly the spring 9 in order that the spring 9 may pass by the casingf. The tension of the spring is thus brought into play, and the free end of the spring and its non slipping covering are pressed against the casing. The pointed hook e is forced down on or into the top of the casing.

It is obvious that the ring a may be driven on the pole into adjusted position, if so desired, and thatin such case the set-screw c or other independent mechanism for fasten= ing the ring in place may be dispensed with.

My fixture is very simple and cheap and entirely does away with the use of screws and nails which are ordinarily used to secure brackets and which permanently deface the walls.

What I claim is-- 1. As a new article of manufacture, the improved curtain or like rod fixture, the same comprising a pole-ring; an attached spring which extends away from a side of the ring; non-slipping material on the inner side of the free end of the spring; and a hook which extends from the ring upwardly and has its free end above the inner side of the free end of the spring.

2. The combination of a curtain or like pole with a ring; and means for securing the ring on the pole the ring having a spring extending away from a side of the ring; non-slipping material secured on the inner side of the free end of the spring; and a hook which extends from the ring upwardly and has its free end above the inner side of the free end of the spring.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

JOSEPH O. CLARK.

Witnesses:

EDWARD S. BEACH, E. A. ALLEN. 

